California · Penal Code

PEN §222: Every person guilty of administering to another any chloroform, ether, laudanum, or any controlled substance, anaesthetic, or intoxicating agent, with intent thereby to enable or assist himself or her

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Administering chloroform, ether, controlled substances, or intoxicating agents to another person with intent to facilitate commission of a felony is a felony punishable by 16 months to three years imprisonment.

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Every person guilty of administering to another any chloroform, ether, laudanum, or any controlled substance, anaesthetic, or intoxicating agent, with intent thereby to enable or assist himself or herself or any other person to commit a felony, is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for 16 months, or two or three years.

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